If American politics were a circus, Marjorie Taylor Greene would be the person setting fire to the big top while insisting the flames were caused by a secret Jewish satellite. A former CrossFit gym owner who somehow found her way into Congress, Greene built a political career out of conspiracy theories, inflammatory outbursts and an almost supernatural ability to make herself look ridiculous. She wasn’t simply a supporter of Donald Trump’s politics. She became one of its loudest, most obnoxious salespeople, helping turn political paranoia into a career.
Is a prick because…
- She blamed Jewish space lasers for California wildfires: Greene suggested that the devastating 2018 California wildfires might have been caused by lasers or beams of light from space, linked to a powerful cabal involving the Rothschild banking family. The Rothschilds have been the subject of antisemitic conspiracy theories for generations. Greene later claimed she hadn’t realised the family was Jewish. An impressive defence, if your standard is having absolutely no idea what you’re talking about.
- She bought into QAnon: Greene expressed support for QAnon, the deranged conspiracy movement claiming that a satanic cabal of paedophiles and cannibals controlled the world and that Trump was secretly fighting them. She later distanced herself, claiming she had been sucked in by things she saw online. Apparently, the internet is responsible for everything except the years she spent promoting it.
- She treated school-shooting survivors like villains: Greene promoted the false-flag conspiracy surrounding the 2018 Parkland school shooting and confronted survivor David Hogg, who was campaigning for gun control. Rather than directing her anger at the people responsible for mass shootings, she helped turn a traumatised teenager into a target for conspiracy theorists. She also suggested the 2017 Las Vegas massacre was staged to encourage gun-control legislation.
- She questioned whether 9/11 actually happened as reported: Greene endorsed conspiracy claims that the US government was involved in the September 11 attacks and questioned whether a plane had really hit the Pentagon. Nearly 3,000 people were murdered, but apparently that wasn’t enough to stop her entertaining internet fantasies about what really happened.
- She compared Covid restrictions to the Holocaust: Greene compared mask requirements to the persecution of Jews under Nazi Germany. Not the first time she demonstrated a spectacular inability to understand historical proportions. She later apologised, but the comparison was so offensive that even fellow Republicans had to distance themselves.
- She questioned the legitimacy of Muslim congresswomen: Greene suggested Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib were not legitimate members of Congress because they used Qurans rather than Bibles during their swearing-in ceremonies. She also promoted anti-Muslim rhetoric and questioned whether Muslims belonged in American government. Apparently, religious freedom is a constitutional principle she preferred to apply selectively.
- She helped turn political violence into entertainment: Greene shared an image of herself holding a rifle alongside photographs of Democratic congresswomen, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She also engaged in years of aggressive rhetoric about political opponents. Her conduct and past social media activity became so controversial that the House voted to strip her of committee assignments in 2021, with 11 Republicans joining Democrats.
- She spent years defending Trump’s worst behaviour: Greene backed Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election, became a prominent defender of the January 6 movement and repeatedly treated his political enemies as enemies of the country. She was rewarded with influence and attention, while helping normalise the idea that elections, institutions and facts only count when they produce the result she wants.
- Then she fell out with the man she worshipped: After years of unquestioning loyalty, Greene broke with Trump over the Epstein files, healthcare, foreign policy and the direction of the MAGA movement. Trump branded her a traitor and threatened to back a primary challenger. She announced her resignation in November 2025 and left Congress on 5 January 2026. After helping build the movement, she later described MAGA as a cult. That’s quite an admission from someone who spent years handing out the membership cards.
Is not a prick because…
- She eventually challenged Trump over the Epstein files: Greene was among the Republicans who helped force a vote on releasing files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, despite Trump’s initial opposition. She argued that survivors deserved answers and transparency. It was a rare occasion when she appeared more interested in accountability than party loyalty.
- She eventually admitted the political rhetoric had gone too far: Greene later expressed regret for contributing to toxic political discourse. Whether that represents genuine reflection or a convenient change of direction is another matter, particularly given how much attention and influence she gained from that very behaviour.
Greene leaves Congress with a legacy that includes conspiracy theories about Jewish space lasers, attacks on school-shooting survivors, Holocaust comparisons and years of political paranoia. Her falling-out with Trump may have given her a new perspective, but it doesn’t erase the fact that she spent years helping make this brand of politics profitable. The circus may have lost one of its loudest performers, but she certainly helped sell a lot of tickets.
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